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Josef Myslivecek, il Boemo
Josef Mysliveček (1737–1781)—Italy’s “Il Boemo”—is one of eighteenth-century Europe’s most enigmatic composers. Born in Prague to a wealthy milling family, he began serious composition study only as an adult yet rose rapidly to prominence. Friend to Leopold and Wolfgang Mozart, Mysliveček appears in their correspondence as a charismatic figure “full of fire, spirit, and life,” shadowed by scandal. This study assembles the documentary record of his life and offers a detailed account of his compositional style, revealing his underestimated influence on the young Mozart.
one of the best composers of opera in the second half of the 18th century
—Dr. Mike J. Storek on Amazon -
Jungle Kings
Jungle Kings follows an unlikely friendship between Bentley, an elephant calf, and Carson, a lion cub. After they play and learn from each other, Bentley returns to a frightened herd as a pride of lions prowls nearby. When Carson slips into the protective circle, adults on both sides fear the worst—until the friends plead for acceptance. Through consultation, the herd and pride learn to coexist in harmony. Includes “Word Power,” “Turning a Phrase,” and a family consultation practice.
a delightful tail of friendship and acceptance
—DLB on Amazon -
Kayaking the Great Circle Trilogy
Some people chase windmills; Randy Bauer circumnavigates the United States by kayak. The Trilogy began as a dream, then became a risk-filled reality—one that challenges our ideas of comfort and courage. Told by his brother, James J. Bauer, this adventure follows Randy through joys, trials, and unforgettable people met along the way. It’s a testament to resilience, tenacity, and the quiet inner voice urging us toward the adventure we dare to take.
This journey put Randy Bauer in the Guinness Book of World Records
—Joe Meiman, verified review on Amazon -
King’s Bishop
Once inseparable, Henry II of England and his chancellor Thomas Becket become bitter enemies after Henry forces his favorite to also serve as Archbishop of Canterbury—and Becket shifts allegiance from crown to church. Was their quarrel driven by politics, pride, position, or jealousy? In a fresh retelling of this famous 12th-century conflict, Judith Koll Healey reframes the legend as intimate historical fiction, exploring king and bishop as complicated humans rather than untouchable icons.
brings Henry, Eleanor and Becket to life in vivid color
—Motime, verified review on Amazon -
Law Firm Confidential
Law Firm Confidential chronicles the rise of Paige Turner, a studious young lawyer with all the credentials to succeed—until corporate euphemisms like “teamwork” blur into manipulation. As her image opens doors, it also attracts predatory attention and nonverbal demands that pierce the firm’s polished policies. Provocative and disarming, this novella follows Paige as she navigates ambition, power, and sexual coercion in a workplace where language hides the truth.
made me feel as though I were right there with the author
—Nadine G., verified review on Amazon -
Lead with Heart Workbook
Lead with Heart: WORKBOOK is the workbook accompanying the revolutionary leadership book Lead with Heart: Transform Your Business Through Personal Connection, which is designed to help managers and employees at all levels grow their businesses by connecting, honestly and meaningfully, with the people they lead.
a must read for all leaders
—Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, New York Times bestselling author of It’s Your Ship -
Leif’s Legacy
Newsman Boston Meade meets Leif Nielsen, an ex–forest ranger determined to keep his Tarn Lake farmstead wild. Leif’s brother, Dr. Harald Nielsen, and his politically connected wife, Regina, see lucrative development and maneuver for control with a suspect will and power of attorney. Leif instead leaves the land to Sandy Brewster, prompting a ruthless legal challenge. As Harald questions Leif’s sanity and Regina targets Brewster, Boston must shape public opinion to defend Leif’s final vision.
A legal thriller with… a satisfying conclusion.
—KIRKUS REVIEWS -
Letters from Elvis
Letters from Elvis may be the most important and revealing book ever written about ‘The King.’ It is based on material contained in hundreds of handwritten and authenticated letters that Elvis and his friends—Marlon Brando, Harry Belafonte and Tom Jones—secretly wrote to their spiritual guide, Carmen Montez. Never has such an intimately revealing collection of letters surfaced about such a well-known celebrity.
The performer was adored, now it is the man who is being reclaimed.
—Marilène Phipps, author Unseen Worlds -
Letters to the Chief
In this enchanting memoir, Judi Lifton revisits luminous childhood years in a small Minnesota town, when days meant books, bikes, and neighborhood discovery. Her memories unfold as heartfelt letters from her fourteen-year-old self to a beloved, terminally ill friend—Chief White Feather, an American Indian storyteller and rights advocate. Never written then, these “letters of the heart” arrive now in sepia-toned prose, rich with family affection, 1950s nostalgia, and the ache of loneliness and loss.
a beautiful melding of memory and imagination by a talented writer.
—Patricia Averbach, author of Painting Bridges and Resurrecting Rain -
Limbo
Limbo: The History of an Idea or Place traces humanity’s fascination with a realm between Heaven and Hell. Stephen J. Vicchio examines how ancient Greece, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Eastern traditions imagined Limbo, drawing on key texts, art, and music. From virtuous pagans to unbaptized infants, Limbo reveals evolving beliefs about sin, redemption, and the unknown—and its lasting impact on doctrine and culture.
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Little Rex
Once a beloved pet, Rex ends up hungry and alone in Boston—until he wanders into Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord. Under Authors Ridge, four legendary writers return for one night: Louisa May Alcott, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Emerson. Following them from Old North Bridge to Walden Pond, Rex discovers history, language, and courage, encountering John Brown and a Salem “witch.” Told from the afterlife, this witty, tender prequel is a love letter to literature and loyalty.
A joyful read for dog and history lovers alike, Little Rex is another playful and charming entry in Porter’s repertoire.
—Jan Turnquist, Executive Director, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House -
Lost Boys of Hannibal
In 1967 Hannibal, Missouri—Mark Twain’s boyhood home—became the site of the largest cave search in U.S. history. Three modern-day Tom Sawyers—Joel Hoag, his brother Billy, and friend Craig Dowell—entered a newly exposed maze cave with bravado and no expertise, then vanished. The calamity scarred the town for decades. Fifty years later, their fate remains an unsolved mystery.
takes a caver’s bright headlamp to the boys’ story
—Jo Schaper, Speleohistorian -
Making It
Ride shotgun in Ted Myers’s rollercoaster pursuit of rock stardom through the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. He never quite makes it, but the quest delivers wild highs, hard lessons, and unforgettable encounters with cultural icons—Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, The Who, James Taylor, Graham Nash, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Timothy Leary, Chevy Chase, and even Elvira.
It is such a delight…
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Mala’ika – Angels in Islam
This book explores Islamic beliefs about the Mala’ika (angels), their nature, roles, and why faith in angels is one of Islam’s six core Articles of Faith. It focuses on Jibril (Gabriel), bearer of the Qur’an’s revelation to Prophet Muhammad, and surveys other archangels and their relationship to Allah. It also examines angels in early Islamic battles, their presence in Muslim art, and the jinn’s interactions with humanity.
explored the text within the Quran, the Bible, the Torah as well as different scholar’s interpretation or ideas on each
—K. G. A. Alavi, verified review on Amazon -
Mark of an Eagle
This book is about leaving your mark on the world by discovering the purpose you were created for—and learning how to fulfill it. It helps you clarify your vision, turn it into reality, and build relationships that are rich and enduring. You’ll explore how to rise above adversity with courage, reconnect with your creative and transcendent spirit, and take charge of your one precious life. Spread your wings and soar into new realms of possibility.
a highly inspirational book
—Tom Huberty on Amazon -
Maude
Maude is a warm, vivid memoir of friendship, memory, and the hidden lives that shape us. Set against the cultural upheaval of Dinkytown and the University of Minnesota in the late 1960s and after, Helen Electrie Lindsay brings to life a vanished world of boardinghouses, antiwar protests, students, immigrants, old money in decline, and the intimate rituals of coffee, conversation, recipes, and trust.
